Lead Engineer, HP NonStop COBOL Development

Job Description Summary

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This position follows our hybrid-friendly schedule, so you get the best of both worlds – flexibility and collaboration.

In office days will be 2-3 per week averaging 10-12 days per month in our St Petersburg, FL Corporate Office. This role is not eligible for Work Visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future.

As part of the Trading Systems technology development team, you will analyze business requirements, design technical solutions, and support our Equity and Option Trading Systems, along with back-office trade posting. This role involves coding, testing, implementing, and maintaining application software, ensuring solutions are delivered on time and within budget.

• Analyze system requirements and program interactions.
• Develop new code or reuse existing code as recommended.
• Lead projects, coordinate efforts, and monitor performance.
• Stay current with new technologies and methodologies.
• Participate in system testing, validation, and documentation.
• Provide technical advice and assist in resolving programming problems.
• Write/review system specifications, including requirements and flow charts.
• Assist in project planning and review test results.
• Address problems to prevent rework and schedule slippage.

• More than five (5) years of relevant development or engineering experience is highly preferred.
• Experience in the brokerage industry or back-office brokerage accounting is beneficial.

• Experience with HPNS COBOL
  85, SQL/MX, MP, Pathway servers, and HPNS/Tandem Guardian OS.
• Familiarity with brokerage and clearing business/industry preferred.
• Knowledge of New Accounts opening and account transfers processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Visio, SharePoint, and various collaboration tools (e.g., email, Zoom, Teams).
• Skilled in requirements gathering, project estimation, developing test plans, and release/change management.
• Ability to analyze data, communicate effectively, choose appropriate actions, and remain current with technical and professional skills.

• Flexibility to work non-standard shifts, including nights/weekends, and on-call responsibilities as needed.

None required.

• Bachelor’s in Computer and Information Science.
• Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering.
• High School (HS) – Required.

• General Experience – 3 to 6 years.

Less than 25%.

Hybrid.

The total compensation for this position includes base salary or wages, and may include components such as additional compensation (cash or equity), discretionary bonuses, or commissions.

This position is eligible for a benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision; life insurance; critical illness insurance and accident insurance; disability benefits; retirement savings; paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and sick leave); and parental leave. Eligibility for benefits and specific offerings may vary based on position and employment status. To view more details of the benefits offered, visit

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.